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Able Edwards (2004): Cast & Plot

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Able Edwards is a 2004 sci-fi drama directed by Graham Robertson, starring Scott Kelly Galbreath as Abel Edwards, David Ury and Michael Shamus Wiles. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Able Edwards (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Graham Robertson
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Able Edwards About?

The premise of Able Edwards without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A cloned version of a celebrated entertainment magnate is engineered to resurrect the former glory of his late predecessor’s corporation. As he attempts to restore authentic entertainment within a synthetic, virtual realm, he comes to understand that he has never truly lived his own life.

Able Edwards Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • clone
  • green screen
  • corporation
  • virtual set
  • deoxyribonucleic acid
  • part live action
  • part animated
  • spaceship
  • space station
  • space exploration
  • retro
  • resurrection
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  • frozen body
  • explosion
  • eugenics
  • disaster
  • desktop cinema
  • cyborg
  • cryogenics
  • conditioning
  • civipod
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Able Edwards Cast & Characters

Scott Kelly Galbreath leads the cast as Abel Edwards, with David Ury as Franklin Wallace and Michael Shamus Wiles as Chairman Lowery. Directed by Graham Robertson; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Able Edwards Plot Summary

What happens in Able Edwards from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the not-so-distant future, a global catastrophe reshapes life on Earth. A dangerous biological contaminant fills the atmosphere, and over the years it wipes out nearly ninety percent of the population. With the planet poisoned, humanity seeks shelter aboard a space station that orbits Earth, carrying the hope of one day returning to a livable world.

Full summary

The whole story of Able Edwards, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Able Edwards?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What catastrophic event caused humanity to flee Earth in the film?

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FAQ

Able Edwards FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Able Edwards, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Able Edwards?

Able Edwards runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Able Edwards released?

Able Edwards was released on March 15, 2004.

Who directed Able Edwards?

Able Edwards was directed by Graham Robertson.

Who is in the cast of Able Edwards?

Able Edwards stars Scott Kelly Galbreath as Abel Edwards, David Ury as Franklin Wallace and Michael Shamus Wiles as Chairman Lowery, among 6 credited actors.

Does Able Edwards have a post-credit scene?

No. Able Edwards has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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